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     © OperettenSommer Kufstein

    02.08.2013 - 01.08.2013 - Kufstein

    OperettenSommer Kufstein

    "Der Vogelhändler" with music by Carl Zeller will be headlining the 2013 operetta summer season at Kufstein Fortress.

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    Hofburg Innsbruck © www.innsbruckphoto.at

    Hofburg Innsbruck

    In the middle of Tirol’s Alpine landscape, one is treated to a close-up look at the lifestyle of prominent Austrians of the past, such as Empress Maria Theresa and “Sisi”. Innsbruck’s Hofburg, one of the three most important historical buildings in Austria, was once a favourite residence of the Habsburgs.

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     © Andreas Willinger

    “Fasnacht” and Tirol Mask-Carvers

    In Tirol, the processions marking “Fasnacht” (the Shrovetide carnival) are such wild celebrations that these traditional events are only staged every 3, 4 or even 5 years.

    The Major Festival
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    Passion Play in Erl © Passionsspiele Erl

    26.05.2013 - 05.10.2013 - Erl

    Passion Plays Erl

    Passion plays have been an essential part of Tirolean culture since the Middle Ages. In 2013 the Passion Plays Erl celebrate 400 years with an outstanding programme.

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    Hungerburgbahn Innsbruck © Österreich Werbung/Andreas Hofer

    Architectural Highlights Tirol

    Visitors to Innsbruck in the summer months may be amazed to encounter a glacier-like, futuristic ice formation in the middle of the city, but they are looking at just one of many examples of innovative architecture that create a stimulating contrast to the numerous historic buildings here in Tirol.

    An Architectural Round Trip of Tirol
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    Prügeltorte Cake © Österreich Werbung / Spiess

    The Prügeltorte Cake

    Still a must at festive events, Queen Elisabeth was served this "royal" cake when she visited Tirol!

    Prügeltorte Recipe
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     © Bernhard Kogler www.naturized.com

    Film Festival St. Anton

    Every August since 1995, the famous town St. Anton am Arlberg is characterized by mountain and adventure films. The Film Festival St. Anton presents a wide variety of international documentaries and films about extreme climbing, skiing and snowboarding, paragliding, expeditions to the highest and most difficult mountains on earth, and spectacular films about living in the mountains.

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    Tanzsommer in Innsbruck © Urban Dance Theatre

    17.06.2013 - 17.07.2013 - Innsbruck

    Innsbruck Summer of Dance

    International dance performances from classical ballet to various modern dance forms, jazz and modern expressive dance.

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    Waldklause Exterior © Naturhotel Waldklause

    Design Hotels in Tirol

    Make one of Tirol's many design hotels your stylish base to discover the stunning natural surroundings.

    Visit Tirol
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    Modern Architecture in Tirol © Tirol Werbung

    Modern Design in Tirol

    The amorphous, glowing glass structure is one of the stations on the Nordkettenbahn, designed by architect Zaha Hadid. It is a 100-year-old mountain railway, which has now four uniquely designed stops.

    Grand Designs
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    12.09.2013 - 28.09.2013 - Schwaz

    Klangspuren

    Klangspuren is a festival of contemporary music, held annually in the town of Schwaz in Tirol.

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    The Golden Roof in Innsbruck © Österreich Werbung/ H.Wiesenhofer

    20.02.2014 - 23.02.2014 - Innsbruck

    ART Innsbruck 2013

    This event in Innsbruck features international exhibitors who present everything from paintings to prints, from sculptures to installations, and lots more in between.

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    Erl Festival House © Tiroler Festspiele Erl

    11.07.2013 - 04.08.2013 - Erl

    Tyrolean Festival Erl

    Since 1998, a festival with international standards, mainly with visitors from German-speaking areas, but also from other parts of Europe or even the USA and Japan. The Tyrolean Festival Erl is not just any music festival.

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    Hungerburgbahn Innsbruck © Innsbruck Tourismus

    Innsbruck

    Past and future meet seamlessly in the heart of the Alps as Innsbruck’s world-famous sights stand alongside post-modern international architecture.

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